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Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Hawaii
Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more residents of Hawai'i can benefit from this important testing. Video of maggies_biomarker_story What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ ...
Hawaii Cancer Advocates Celebrate Passage of Biomarker Testing Resolution
... of HCR 53 during the 2024 legislative session. The resolution moves Hawaii one step closer to advancing legislation to expand access to the testing needed to connect cancer patients and those battling other diseases to precision treatments through biomarker testing . The decision by state legislators coincides with the May 1st release of the American Cancer Society’s first-ever Cancer Facts ... limited, the study can help raise awareness of symptoms and opportunities for prevention, early detection, and treatment. Increasing access to biomarker testing for Hawaii residents could be a game-changer in connecting cancer patients with the right treatment needed to battle their ...
Surge in Breast Cancer Among Asian American, Pacific Islander Women Underscores Need for Improved Biomarker Testing Access in Hawaii
... Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) campaign to connect patients with the right treatment at the right time through increasing access to biomarker testing in Hawaii. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the U.S. It is also the second-leading cause of death from ... cancer mortality rates continue to decrease thanks to advances in early detection and treatment, like targeted therapies based on the results of biomarker testing. In cancer, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient. Testing involves the analysis of a ...
Ensure Hawai'i Cancer Patients Have Access to the Right Treatment at the Right Time
Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the most effective treatments for their cancer - but not all patients who need it are benefiting from this important testing. Why is ensuring equitable access to biomarker testing important? Targeted therapies based on the results of biomarker testing can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of ...
New Study Shows Cancer Rates Rising in Women; Advocates Urge Hawaii State Lawmakers to Support Cancer Fight in 2025
... patients, and caregivers are sharing this new data to help urge legislators to support a soon-to-be introduced bill to increase access to biomarker testing statewide. Biomarker testing is often used to help connect a patient with the right treatment at the right time. After a cancer diagnosis, testing can help ...
Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol
... Assembly was supporting HCR 35 and SCR 29 which, if adopted, would allow for an auditor study to assess health insurance coverage for biomarker testing for Hawaii residents. Currently, insurance coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace with innovation and advancement in treatment. Progress in improving cancer outcomes increasingly involves ...
2025 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training
... roleplay demonstrates interaction with lawmaker who gives constituent a hard time. Presentation Slides More resources: Biomarkers: Michael's Biomarker Story Additional Biomarker slides Biomarkers FAQ Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet Access to Colorectal Screenings: Dr. Van Wieren on Access to Colorectal Cancer ... Materials included in the leave behind folder for all lawmakers (work in progress): 2025 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Natalie's Biomarker Story Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet New Revenues, Public Health Benefits & Cost Savings From a $1 Cigarette ...
Hawaii Cancer Survivors, Patients Rally at State Capitol in Effort to Reduce Health Disparities
... deserves an equal opportunity to live a healthy life.” Advocates also urged legislators to support measures to increase access to biomarker testing coverage (HCR53 and SCR159), as well as fertility preservation (HB 1624). The group also asked lawmakers to support tobacco prevention and ...
Waianae Resident Recognized with Young Leader Award in Recognition of Cancer Advocacy Efforts
... disease. During the 2025 legislative session, McCullah will work with other volunteers from Hawaii to urge state lawmakers to increase access to biomarker testing for residents. McCullah first discovered her connection to cancer after speaking with her mom about her volunteer work with ACS CAN. She ...
2024 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training
... all lawmakers: 2024 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Hawaii Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet Marijuana and Smoke-Free Laws Volunteer Advocate Packet - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda ...